Rebuilding the Past for the Future

The South Platte Valley Historical Society has a mission to preserve the history of the South Platte Valley area. The Society is creating a one-hundred acre history park on the north side of Fort Lupton with facilities dedicated to education and historic interpretation

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Lancaster's Restoration Rendezvous

May 24-28 Lancaster's Restoration Rendezvous will be held at the South Platte Valley Historic Park and hosted by the Tallow River Trappers. Come and kick off the summer rendezvous season. Here is a link to the flyer for this event:

​Bird Walks at the Historic Park​May 26 and June 9th: 8:30 AMBirding at the Fort! Join experienced birder Davis for a leisurely stroll in the riparian area between the Fort and the South Platte River to see what birds have arrived for the summer. We should see and identify 30-40 species, and maybe learn a little about the life of a migrant songbird. Bring binoculars, a bird book, a hat and maybe mosquito repellent. Meet at the Fort at 8:30 a.m.. Kids welcome, but don’t bring your dog. Contact us for further Information.